A Century of Studies on Bioclimate and Natural Capital in Sicily: Drought, Aridity, Desertification, Biodiversity, Land Consumption
Journal title ARCHIVIO STORICO PER LA SICILIA ORIENTALE
Author/s Rachele Castro, Federico Maria Jelo di Lentini, Pietro Monforte, Vincenzo Piccione
Publishing Year 2025 Issue 2023/1-2
Language Italian Pages 25 P. 57-81 File size 185 KB
DOI 10.3280/ASSO2023-002-003
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The subject of the work is the bioclimate and natural capital in Sicily, analyzed over a broad time span with data starting from 1921. The central theme is the impacts of socio-ecological interactions on Sicilian landscapes. There is a focus on specific environmental issues: drought, aridity, desertification, biodiversity, and soil consumption. The research uses methodologies like MEDALUS and ESPI, developed by Vincenzo Piccione’s research team, to analyze historical environmental data such as rainfall and temperature. Crucial results highlighted by the study include a 27% reduction in precipitation between 1921 and 2000 and an increase of over 1°C in temperatures between 1921 and 2000. The consequent increase in the intensity and duration of aridity has made the island more vulnerable. The risk of desertification is slightly reduced. This reduction is attributed to reforestation and protected areas, despite the worsening climate and high soil consumption. The study provides data at the municipal scale, showing differentiated vulnerabilities. It also emphasizes the gap between research and concrete actions.
Keywords: Bioclimate; Aridity; Desertification; Climate crisis; Afforestation.
Rachele Castro, Federico Maria Jelo di Lentini, Pietro Monforte, Vincenzo Piccione, Un secolo di studi su bioclima e capitale naturale in Sicilia. Siccità, aridità, desertificazione,biodiversità, consumo suolo in "ARCHIVIO STORICO PER LA SICILIA ORIENTALE" 1-2/2023, pp 57-81, DOI: 10.3280/ASSO2023-002-003